1 franc 1914 — Algeria ( Pick: NL )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Algeria, dated 1914, carries a denomination of 1 franc. The note features a blue design on a cream background.
It is cataloged under Pick number NL. The combination of its denomination, year, colour, and catalog reference identifies it within the documented banknotes.
It is cataloged under Pick number NL. The combination of its denomination, year, colour, and catalog reference identifies it within the documented banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue on cream
- Pick catalog
- NL
About this banknote
The "Chambre de Commerce de Philippeville" issued this 1 franc banknote in Algeria in 1914. It was introduced during World War I when metal shortages made small denomination coins scarce, prompting local chambers of commerce to issue their own paper money to facilitate trade.
The banknote features a design in blue on cream paper. The front side shows allegorical figures and inscriptions indicating its value and issuing authority. The reverse includes the coat of arms of Philippeville and states its exchangeability for notes of the Bank of Algeria. This note is not cataloged under a specific Pick number.
